spike

Decompose ideas into risk-ordered feasibility spikes and build throwaway prototypes with verdicts.

1|Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devMoez/titan --skill spike-devmoez
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spike
Source: https://github.com/devMoez/titan/tree/main/skills/software-development/spike
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devMoez/titan --skill spike-devmoez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you reduce uncertainty by turning a vague idea into observable feasibility results before investing time in production-grade development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decompose into feasibility questions: Break an idea into 2–5 independent spike questions ordered by risk.
  • Research just enough to choose an approach: Briefly compare options, select a path, and only then build.
  • Build throwaway prototypes with evidence: Produce runnable CLIs, small web demos, or tests that make success measurable.
  • Produce a clear verdict: Document VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED with what worked, what failed, and recommendations for the real build.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to spike your idea and produce a runnable prototype plus a verdict that explains whether it’s feasible.

Frequently Asked Questions about spike

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate an idea with a proof-of-concept before full development?

To validate an idea with a proof-of-concept, decompose the concept into risk-ordered feasibility questions, conduct brief research, and build throwaway prototypes to produce an evidence-based VALIDATED or INVALIDATED verdict.

What is a feasibility spike in software engineering?

A feasibility spike is a targeted investigation that reduces uncertainty by researching options and building a throwaway prototype to test early-stage engineering risks before production development.

How do I test integration and parsing risks early in a project?

Test integration and parsing risks early by running a decompose, research, build, and verdict loop that creates runnable CLIs or small web demos, making success measurable for comparison decisions.

Can I use this to check if a streaming architecture is feasible?

Yes, you can check streaming architecture feasibility by breaking the idea into independent spike questions ordered by risk and documenting the outcome as VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED with recommendations.

What is the best way to reduce uncertainty before building a new feature?

The best way to reduce uncertainty before building a new feature is to produce observable feasibility results through brief research and throwaway prototypes, yielding clear evidence-based recommendations for the real build.

When should I avoid building throwaway prototypes for risk reduction?

You should avoid throwaway prototypes for risk reduction if your idea has no significant unknowns or integration risks, as the spike process targets early-stage validation rather than production-grade development.